Sunday, February 21, 2010

Jerusalem of Gold


To prepare to ascend to the Jerusalem hills, one must appreciate the mixed fabric of cultures that makes Jerusalem what it is today.

As historical geographer Dr Doron Bar states, there are many cities throughout the world that hold a special religious significance. Only Jerusalem, though, is holy to many faiths. Listening to his brief overview on Jerusalem (link above), one can make out the ambient sounds of muezzin in a typical Jerusalem afternoon.

The following are three distinct personalities who offer 10 seconds on what Jerusalem means to them, courtesy of Jerusalem.com, a great site for learning about the history of Jerusalem and complete with nightlife recommendations.